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WELLS, H.G.
The Invisible Man.
8vo, publisher’s red cloth, decoratively
stamped in black and lettered in gilt, slightly cocked, spine tanned and stained, portion of
rear board sunned, occasional light staining; hinges starting, endpapers and contents
browned, Eugene Plunkett bookplate (with penciled numerals) and bookseller’s label to
front pastedown.
London: C.Arthur Pearson, 1897
[6,000/9,000]
FIRST EDITION
,
PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED TO W
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E
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HENLEY
on the half-title: “W.E.
Henley from H.G.Wells (with apologies).”The first printing, with the first page numbered with 2 figure
as called for inWells; 2-pages publisher’s ads at rear. Currey, p. 520;Wells 11.